An individual whose boyfriend raped her tells the nurse, "It's no use reporting it. Everyone knows I've been sexually intimate with him many times before.". The nurse's initial response should be:
a. "It's not your fault. He needs to get help controlling his anger.".
b. "You will need to talk to someone. Do you have a best friend to talk to?"
c. "The police need to be aware that your boyfriend is willing to act this way when he's angry.".
d. "If you said ‘no,' your boyfriend needs to respect your wishes. He needs help so this will never happen again.".
D
Contrary to some thinking, if a person says "no," the partner is responsible for respecting and complying with the request. Violence counseling is appropriate for both individuals in order to stress the importance of communication and respect between sexual partners.
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